Clearwater Boat Guide

Shell Key, Egmont Key and Caladesi Island

These islands have no bridge. Compare ferries, shelling trips and snorkel cruises to the best beaches in the area.

Compare island trips

25 tours

Shell Key Preserve Private Clear Kayak Tour

Shell Key Preserve Private Clear Kayak Tour

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5 Hour Three Island Tour

5 Hour Three Island Tour

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PRIVATE 4 Hour Shell Key Dolphin Shelling Tour

PRIVATE 4 Hour Shell Key Dolphin Shelling Tour

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PRIVATE 2.5 Hour Shell Key Dolphin Shelling Tour

PRIVATE 2.5 Hour Shell Key Dolphin Shelling Tour

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Private 4 Hour Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise To Egmont Key

Private 4 Hour Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise To Egmont Key

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Egmont Key Ferry

Egmont Key Ferry

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Private 4hr Egmont Key, Shell Key & Dolphin Cruise

Private 4hr Egmont Key, Shell Key & Dolphin Cruise

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Shell Key Preserve Clear Kayak Evening Tours

Shell Key Preserve Clear Kayak Evening Tours

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4 hour Egmont Key Island Tour! Snorkeling! Shelling! See Dolphins!

4 hour Egmont Key Island Tour! Snorkeling! Shelling! See Dolphins!

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St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Tour

St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Tour

4 hours·The Pelican
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Clear Kayak Tour to Shell Key

Clear Kayak Tour to Shell Key

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Shell Key Dolphin Float Party (MarineMax Location)

Shell Key Dolphin Float Party (MarineMax Location)

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Shell Key Preserve Kayak/SUP Tour

Shell Key Preserve Kayak/SUP Tour

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3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip

3hr Shell Key Shelling Trip

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Guided Kayak + Beach Yoga at Shell Key Preserve

Guided Kayak + Beach Yoga at Shell Key Preserve

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2.5 Hour Shell Key Cruise. See Dolphins! Go Shelling!

2.5 Hour Shell Key Cruise. See Dolphins! Go Shelling!

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Private Snorkeling Charter: Egmont, Outback & Shell Keys

Private Snorkeling Charter: Egmont, Outback & Shell Keys

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Egmont Key Island Adventure (SkyBeach Location)

Egmont Key Island Adventure (SkyBeach Location)

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Shell Key Ferry

Shell Key Ferry

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Shell Key Sandbar, Shelling & Sunset!

Shell Key Sandbar, Shelling & Sunset!

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Shell Key Preserve Clear Kayak Tour

Shell Key Preserve Clear Kayak Tour

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Private 3hr Shell Key, Barrier Island & Dolphin Tour

Private 3hr Shell Key, Barrier Island & Dolphin Tour

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Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Cruise

Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Cruise

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Sunset Kayaking at Shell Key

Sunset Kayaking at Shell Key

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The islands

  • Shell Key Preserve: an undeveloped barrier island off Tierra Verde, known for shelling and sandbars. Ferries and tours leave from Tierra Verde and John's Pass.
  • Egmont Key: a state park at the mouth of Tampa Bay with a lighthouse, old fort ruins and snorkeling off the beach. It's only reachable by boat.
  • Caladesi Island: a state park beach north of Clearwater, reached by boat or from Honeymoon Island.

There's little or no shade or food on the islands, so bring water, sunscreen and snacks. Check the booking page for the return time.

Ferries and water taxis

8 tours

Dunedin -> Downtown Clearwater

Dunedin -> Downtown Clearwater

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Egmont Key Ferry

Egmont Key Ferry

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Clearwater Beach Marina -> Downtown Clearwater

Clearwater Beach Marina -> Downtown Clearwater

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Clearwater Beach Marina -> Dunedin

Clearwater Beach Marina -> Dunedin

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Downtown Clearwater -> Clearwater Beach Marina

Downtown Clearwater -> Clearwater Beach Marina

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Downtown Clearwater to Dunedin

Downtown Clearwater to Dunedin

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Shell Key Ferry

Shell Key Ferry

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Dunedin to Clearwater Beach Marina

Dunedin to Clearwater Beach Marina

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